Seymour Duncan J Loomis set Active Mount, Black 7-String Pickup
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- Full Seymour Duncan manufacturer's warranty
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- 11106-72-B7
Description
Seymour Duncan J Loomis Set Active Mount, Black 7-String Pickup
The Seymour Duncan J Loomis Active set delivers aggressive, articulate high-gain tone engineered specifically for 7-string extended-range instruments. This active pickup system provides tight low-end definition and controlled sustain, making it ideal for capturing modern metal and progressive material in the studio. The compact soapbar housing integrates cleanly into contemporary instrument designs while maintaining clean signal paths in recording chains.
Design & Construction
Built with an active mount soapbar housing, this pickup employs a high-gain active humbucking configuration optimized for the frequency demands of 7-string tuning. The Alnico 5 bar magnet in the bridge position and Alnico 5 rod magnets in the neck position ensure consistent magnetic field strength across extended-range strings, minimizing dead spots and sustaining clarity in lower registers—crucial for tracking sessions where every note must translate accurately to tape or DAW.
Tone & Recording Performance
Active electronics deliver a reduced noise floor and extended headroom compared to passive designs, allowing complex harmonic content to cut through dense mix situations without compression artifacts. The bridge and neck pairing work synergistically to maintain tonal balance across the full 7-string spectrum, with the active circuitry tightening transient response for precise articulation that captures pick attack and dynamic nuance during recording.
Key Features
- Active mount soapbar housing in black
- High-gain active 7-string humbucking pickup type
- Bridge: Alnico 5 bar magnet
- Neck: Alnico 5 rod magnets
- Active circuitry for reduced noise and extended headroom
- Designed for 7-string extended-range instruments
- Compact soapbar form factor
- Set includes both bridge and neck positions
- Dimensions: 14.61 x 8.26 x 3.43 cm
- Weight: 263.08 g
This J Loomis signature set represents purpose-built engineering for modern 7-string studio work, combining active noise rejection with Alnico magnet reliability to capture focused, articulate high-gain tones that translate effectively through production workflows.
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At a Glance
The Seymour Duncan J Loomis Active set captures aggressive, articulate high-gain tone with the tightness and clarity needed for modern metal and progressive recording sessions. Active circuitry minimizes noise and maximizes headroom, allowing complex harmonic content to sit clearly in dense mixes without dynamic compression artifacts. This 7-string-optimized pair delivers focused, balanced tracking across extended-range tunings, making it ideal for producers and engineers tracking heavy music that demands articulation and definition.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Djent
- ✓ Extended Range
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes this pickup different from passive designs?
Active circuitry delivers a reduced noise floor and extended headroom compared to passive pickups, allowing complex harmonics to cut through without compression artifacts. The active mount configuration also provides tighter transient response for more precise articulation and focus in high-gain applications.
Is this set compatible with my 7-string guitar, and does it require modification?
Yes—the J Loomis set is designed specifically for 7-string extended-range instruments. The compact soapbar housing integrates cleanly into contemporary instrument designs without requiring modification, making installation straightforward.
What genres and playing styles is this set best suited for?
This set excels in metal, progressive, and djent styles where tight low-end response, controlled sustain, and high-gain articulation are essential. It is not recommended for jazz, blues, or folk applications.
How do the bridge and neck positions differ?
The bridge position uses an Alnico 5 bar magnet for aggressive output, while the neck position uses Alnico 5 rod magnets. This pairing maintains tonal balance and consistent magnetic field strength across the full 7-string spectrum while minimizing dead spots in lower registers.
What does the set include?
The set includes both bridge and neck position pickups with active mount soapbar housing in black, ready for installation in 7-string instruments.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. On this item that is roughly $20 less out the door than the same listed price at a national retailer or on a marketplace. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.
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